Iris Kulbatski, PhD

1 month ago | kevinmd.com | Maire Daugharty |Natalie LaBossier |Iris Kulbatski, PhD |Chelsea Turgeon

If I were to bet that the majority of physicians are familiar with that pit in their stomach—that sinking feeling of dread that comes with recognizing things aren’t going well—I’d probably win that bet. Contrary to collective wisdom, Wu (2000) first formalized recognition that doctors involved in critical incidents need help too. Now, twenty-five years later, doctors are still held to a standard that eschews the idea of making mistakes.

Dec 12, 2024 | the-scientist.com | Iris Kulbatski, PhD

The anxious brain is a watchman on steroids, wired to perceive danger at every turn. This extreme vigilance activates biological stress responses that exacerbate anxiety, creating a vicious loop. Breaking this cycle is key to treating anxiety, but traditional pharmacotherapies are moderately effective and have significant side effects.

Oct 15, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Jennifer Lynn |Steven Reznick |Iris Kulbatski, PhD |Rory Fleming Richardson

How should a patient deal with medical patient abandonment? A Japanese saying is, “It is better to fix the problem than to blame.” This invites a learning and growth opportunity for those with less knowledge and experience. Based on this, let us look at problem-solving for medical abandonment, neglect, and errors. The principle behind this philosophy follows the desire to allow an adversary to maintain face.

Aug 3, 2023 | the-scientist.com | Iris Kulbatski, PhD |Harold Saxton Burr

Humans are bioelectricalbeings. The collections ofcells that make up tissuesand organs communicateusing the language of voltagesand electric fields. This electricalcode is produced by specialized ionchannels and proteins imbedded in cellmembranes. Bioelectricity also directsembryonic development.

May 9, 2022 | the-scientist.com | Iris Kulbatski, PhD